Better to live forever [Rebirth]

————Volume [-]. Jin Ge and Iron Horse Go to the Border Border·————

In the 30th year of Zhenyuan, May is a glorious month.

Zhu Zhenliang received the emperor's decree to declare war on the Huns, and the army suppressed the border. The new Xianbei army replaced Zhu's army and took over the defense of Xianbei Mansion.

The Xiongnu king was caught off guard, and in his anger, he immediately issued an edict to the Qiang people and the Panyue Shan royal family who had signed the peace agreement, denouncing Dajing's injustice.Immediately afterwards, Emperor Dajing sent his official residence to the Three Kingdoms, expressly scolding the Huns royal family for plotting to commit crimes, arranging traitors to murder Zhongliang and embezzling the country.The Qiangs and the Nanmans were silent on the Xiongnu's request for help, and turned to their own countries to investigate. The Xiongnu royal family can send so many people to Dajing, and they can also do something to their own country!

Of course, they also understand the reason why their lips are dead and their teeth are cold, and they will not sit back and watch Dajing or the Huns become bigger.

But it's still far from the time for them to make a move.They knew the abilities of Dajing Zhu's army, but how capable were the recruits that Dajing had trained with great fanfare in the past three years, and did the Xiongnu really have hidden cards as Emperor Dajing hinted?These will naturally surface when Dajing and the Xiongnu fight to the death.And they only need to wait until the most critical moment to make a move, and the benefits will naturally be indispensable to them.

As Zhu Dingbei expected, at the beginning of the war, the Qiang and other countries chose to watch the fire from the other side.

The so-called war goes before food and fodder are dispatched, but this time the war is unprecedentedly started by Dajing. The grain, grass and weapons were prepared in advance and delivered to Zhu's army.Now that the war is starting, the most important thing is of course the delivery of food and grass.

The Ministry of Households, the Ministry of Industry, and the Ministry of War drew up the memorial of grain, grass and military equipment early without waiting for the emperor's urging, and asked His Majesty the emperor, but the emperor was not as hasty as them.Because as early as the beginning of the year, when he was discussing with Ning Heng, he asked the Ning family to make private preparations to send part of the food to the border in case of emergency.In two days, the household department has prepared all the food and grass, which can be sent out at any time.The Ministry of Industry was also allowed to step up the supervision of the manufacture of military weapons, but this matter will take time and cannot be rushed for a while.

Before the grain and grass were transported to the capital, Ning Heng entered the palace to discuss with the emperor, and after leaving the palace, he went directly to Zhenbeihou's mansion.

When he arrived, Zhu Dingbei was in front of the deployment map, and the old Hou Ye was carefully deducing the battle situation at this time. The two argued a few words from time to time, and Gu Chao'an on the side frowned, thinking about why he didn't participate in the two of them. .

"Your Majesty is looking for you, do you want money or food?"

Seeing Ning Heng, Zhu Dingbei simply put aside the blushing argument with the old Hou Ye, and poured a cup of cold tea into his mouth.

Ning Heng sat down and said, "No. I'm looking for His Majesty to do something."

"Oh?"

As soon as these words came out, all three looked at Ning Heng.

Ning Heng smiled, continued a cup of tea for Zhu Dingbei, and said casually: "I ask your majesty to send food and grass, and I invite Lord Zhenbei to accompany you. After all, this battle is of great importance, and food and grass must not be sloppy." The appearance of Zhenbeihou in person can also reduce the worries of the Zhu family, show His Majesty's trust in the Zhu family, boost morale, and also-"

"The emperor agrees?!"

Zhu Dingbei was ecstatic in his heart, impatient to listen to Ning Heng's story, and asked him loudly.

Ning Heng stared at him, and nodded slowly when Zhu Dingbei was holding his breath nervously.

"That's great!" Zhu Dingbei threw himself at Ning Heng fiercely, "Ah Heng, you are so kind! Haha!"

He laughed so hard!

Ever since they decided to deal with Zhen Feihe's party members years ago, they knew that the war was imminent and inevitable. How could Zhu Dingbei not have thought of asking the emperor to go to the battlefield these days?But firstly, the emperor needed hostages in Beijing, and secondly, he, a "recovered from a long illness" and "average martial arts", who was not yet a weak crowned Marquis of Zhenbei, was about to go to the battlefield, but it seemed that the old emperor deliberately threatened Zhu's army to plot wrongdoing.Zhu Dingbei had a lot of worries, worried that if he brought up the matter, it would arouse the suspicion of the Sacred Heart, and it would only add trouble to his father, brother and uncle who were far away in the border.Therefore, he never expressed his urgency to go to the battlefield.

But how could he hide his thoughts from Ning Heng?

He thought of many risky ways, but the confessions of He Xianyi and others helped him a lot.Over the years, the emperor has repeatedly been suspicious of Zhu's army, and has ordered Zhu's army many times. The truth behind these things is clearly revealed in the crimes of these people.Zhu's army did not have any intention of disobedience, and the emperor was deceived and used by these chaotic parties to alienate loyal ministers and fell into the tricks of treacherous men.Under such circumstances, even if the emperor had no guilt towards Zhu's army, all the officials would have a sense of balance in their hearts. Therefore, when Ning Heng proposed to let Zhu Dingbei cooperate to deliver grain and give Zhu's army an alternative gift, the reason why the emperor could refuse was too weak. With a few words, Ning Heng persuaded him and agreed to his suggestion.

Seeing his grandson so happy that he was out of shape, Old Hou finally couldn't help coughing.

Only then did Zhu Dingbei let go of Ning Heng, and said to the old Hou Ye with a smile on his face: "Grandpa, Ning Heng and I are leaving Beijing, you have to take good care of grandma, and don't always go out to drink and cause trouble."

"Chao'an, look, he hasn't left yet, and he's starting to teach me a lesson."

The old Hou Ye knew Zhu Dingbei's patience well. To be honest, he felt at ease only when he went to the north to advise his son.

Gu Chao'an laughed, and said tentatively without holding back: "Changsheng, since you're leaving, why don't I pretend to be a mansion soldier and follow you—"

"Uncle." Zhu Dingbei couldn't bear to interrupt him, "This...is too risky."

Gu Chao'an sighed, and understood the pros and cons in his heart, but he was unwilling to let him hide in the Zhenbei Hou's mansion at such a juncture, and he was also worried about the safety of the coach.

Zhu Dingbei thought for a while and said: "Uncle, I think you stay in Beijing, one is worried about your identity being exposed, and the other is that I want you to help Grandpa with some urgent matters. I have two thousand in my hand who can become a teacher. Elite soldiers, I will leave these people to you, if something unexpected happens in Beijing, I can feel at ease with you here."

Gu Chao'an was stunned for a moment, then hesitated and said: "Changsheng means that there are still Zhen Feihe's party members in Beijing who have not been cleared?" Zhu Dingbei and Ning Heng looked at each other, but did not say anything about the fact that Lou Shangshu was assassinated the day before yesterday and almost died , but said: "After Zhen Feihe committed suicide in the palace, my people searched several places and still haven't found his body. Although the emperor has confirmed his death, I feel uneasy and have never found his body again." Before, I didn't dare to relax for a moment. Besides, Ma Yuan must also watch over him. If Zhen Feihe's accomplices are still in Beijing, then Ma Yuan must be let go."

He also didn't expect the emperor to force Ma Yuan to defect in the hall, but anyway, Ma Yuan was the one who knew the inside story and betrayed Zhen Feihe. .

As for the fact that Zhen Feihe still has a party in Beijing, Zhu Dingbei has no doubts.

That's because, on the day He Xianyi and others' crimes were revealed, Lou Shangshu was transported to assassinate soon after he left Miyagi and returned to his residence.If Zhu Dingbei hadn't been prepared, Lou Jingzhi would have died by now.Instead of attacking Ma Yuan, they attacked Lou Shangshu. It must be because the Lou family, who is a slave of Zhen Feihe's family, knew more about them than Ma Yuan, the fake prince who was sent to Yuanninghou's mansion since he was born. It is much clearer, and Lou Shangshu has provided the Xiongnu with military blueprints for so many years. No one in Quan Dajing knows the military equipment of the Xiongnu better than him, so they want Lou Shangshu to never reveal the inside information.

When Zhen Feihe's bones disappeared, someone still attacked Lou Shangshu, which really shows that Zhen Feihe still has a party, and he is a person with decision-making ability and power who can use Zhen Feihe's dark forces Party.As a result, they have to guard against it.

Old Hou Ye also persuaded: "In this way, you have to be careful. Chao'an, if you have Changsheng to go to the border to help his father, there shouldn't be any problems. You can stay in the mansion with peace of mind. If you need to be fierce and fight me Good at it, if I want to fight against others, I really have no idea if I will live forever, and I need someone to help me."

Zhu Dingbei: "..."

Gu Chao'an: "..."

Conspiracy?Father, are you sure this is a compliment and not a sarcasm?

Regardless, it's settled at this point.Before leaving, Zhu Dingbei went to meet Dong Minghe and Huang Yu on purpose.

"With Junior Brother Changsheng personally participating in the battle, the odds of winning this battle are a bit higher. It's just that... when the war first started, it was okay to deal with it. Once Dajing overwhelms the Huns, the Qiang people will definitely not sit idly by. If they unite The Nanman, Dongyi, and the four sides are pressing the border, I am afraid that our situation will be worrying, so please make preparations as soon as possible."

Zhu Dingbei said: "Thank you, brother Minghe, for your suggestion. I have already made up my mind about this matter. I came here today to say goodbye, but I also have something to ask my two elder brothers."

Huang Yu hurriedly said: "If it's to take care of the old Mrs. Hou, don't worry, Junior Brother. I have nothing to do now, and I will go to Zhenbeihou's mansion to see them from time to time."

"I'm relieved to have Senior Brother Huang Yu's words, but there is another matter that Deming and Senior Brother need to help take care of."

"Please say."

Zhu Dingbei explained to the two of Zhen Feihe's dead body and the speculation that they still have party members in Beijing, and finally said: "Most of these remaining people are dead soldiers or secret guards who rebelled against the party, and there are still some I can control these people. I am afraid that they will use all means to assassinate the emperor or the ministers of the court, and I hope that the brothers will not let down their vigilance and always be on guard."

Dong Minghe nodded Shen Su when he heard the words, "I will do my best on this matter."

With his promise, Zhu Dingbei breathed a sigh of relief, and the two parties drank the farewell wine and said that they cherished each other.

On May [-]th, the team transporting food and grass to the north left Beijing. Zhu Dingbei looked back at the majestic city gate, and felt in his heart that the shackles of his limbs were broken at this moment—after years of absence, he finally wanted to return. To his battlefield!